Computer Monitor For Sale!

We're selling our old 17" LCD Monitor. Please check out the ad on Craig's list if you or anyone you know would be interested.

Thanks!

We have a WALKER!

This started at 11 months!

Kylie walking.

Invitations

Today I finally mailed Kylie's birthday invitations. Months and months ago when I started planning Kylie's first birthday I was determined to find the perfect theme for her. Of course the theme I was dead set on and could picture in my mind did not exist. I did find another theme that I am very happy with, however, I did not like the invitations. After spending quite a bit of time looking for alternatives I had a thought, I'd make them myself. I could not be happier with the outcome and I was able to mail invitations out that I was truly proud of.

While making the invitations I found that I had a true passion for creating unique invitations. With Steven's encouragement I decided to start my own customizable invitation "shop" called, Blush and Bashful Studio. I started the shop on a website that is a marketplace for people who handmake products http://www.etsy.com/. I fell in love with Etsy since Kylie was born and have found many wonderful handmade items that I could not find anywhere else (including her birthday outfit). The name Blush and Bashful Studio comes from one of my all time FAVORITE movies Steel Magnolias, it really is too hard to explain so if you haven't seen the movie I suggest you rent it immediately!

I'm trying to be as patient as possible while waiting for orders to start with my new business. Please, if you or anyone you know is looking for invitations please direct them to my shop. I have some samples up but I would love to speak to you and create something very special.

Please visit my shop! I also have a link to it on the side ------->

Kylie's invitations

Kylie's First Birthday!

My First Mother's Day!

I figure writing about my first mother's day is better late than never.

My day started off great, Steven got Kylie up and gave her a bottle. I was able to enjoy my time with her feeding her cereal. Steven made me pancakes, then we got ready to go over to Nana's for brunch.

I love that I was able to spend most of my Mother's Day with the women who have shown me how to be the mother I've become. Most importantly my mom, I don't know what I'd do without her. She became Kylie's "Mema" way before she was born and never tries to tell me how or what I should be doing. She loves Kylie simply because she is Kylie, and we love her for so many other reasons. My Nana and Aunts who have constantly supportive and give advice when needed. I had a wonderfully relaxing time with them. I'm so glad Kylie will grow up with strong women around her.

After brunch we went to my parents house. It was Kylie's nap time so once she was asleep we went swimming. I love their pool and can't believe they didn't get it until I moved out. I would have stayed floating in the pool all day if I could have.

After swimming we went to Steven's parents house for dinner. It was nice, we were able to see his Aunt Karen and The Reyes.

All in all it was a great first Mother's Day. I can't wait for the many more to come!

Here are a few pictures of Kylie and I during our first 10 months together.

Revlon Run/Walk for Women's Cancers

On Saturday May 9th, my mom, Kimberly and I participated in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women's Cancers.  

My day started at 3:30 a.m., I'm sure their day started around that time.  We were part of the Haz-Mat Trans Inc. Team and met everyone in San Bernardino.  Kimberly's friend Savannah and her mom Ronda were nice enough to pick us up.  The highlight of my morning was stopping by Starbucks (thank goodness they open at 5:00 a.m.).  =)  We rode down to LA in a bus that was pretty nice and comfy.  

We were dropped off right next to the Coliseum, we then walked to get out shirts and put on signs if we wanted to.  Meanwhile Christina Applegate (Samantha Who), Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious) were all speaking on the main stage.  Miley Cyrus and her mom Tish were also there, as were Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hough (Dancing with the Stars).  

It was really moving to see how many people have been effected by cancer and all the people that were there determined to find a cure.  I'm so happy that I can be one of the lucky people who still has my mom, unfortunately so many around us were walking in remembrance of someone.  

Needless to say my mom, Kimberly and I are hooked.  As we were walking were we making plans to walk in the Susan G. Komen walk in Temecula in October.  This year we hope to have a bigger group to join in our new annual tradition.

Here are some pictures from our day.

 

Cover Girl

Kylie has been entered into 2 magazine cover photo contests.

The first was suggested by her proud Papa (Wayne), who heard about it on Good Morning America. It is with babytalk Magazine.  You can't see the picture we submitted but trust me its cute. =)

The second contest is with the Parents Magazine that I subscribe to.  With this contest we were able to create and album.  If you get a chance please go online to rate Kylie's pictures, unfortunately it doesn't help her chances of winning.

Keep your fingers crossed for our future cover model.  

Printer for Sale!

I almost forgot, we're selling our old printer on Craig's List Please let me know if you are interested or know anyone who would be.

Kylie and the Boys

Before Kylie was born Steven and I had two cats, Rascal and Scout, they are our boys. Some people were concerned about how the cats would be with "the baby" but we weren't, we know our cats and if they don't like something they stay away from it, they wouldn't attack her. Well the first few months of Kylie's life they were more interested in her things (i.e. her swing, the boppy, etc...) than they were in her. Now, Rascal lets Kylie get close but not too close, he knows that she pulls on his fur and isn't about to let that happen. She does chase him when she is in her walker, I think she thinks he is playing with her, not running in fear. =). On the other hand there is Scout, our fluffy boy who lets Kylie abuse him endlessly and doesn't mind one bit because she is paying attention to him. This week, before I've gone get her up in the morning, I have been leaving her bedroom door open (it is usually shut since the cats would sleep in her crib all day). This is what I have found.


I fear that Scout's future has him being dressed up in doll clothes and participating in Tea Parties. =)



I should have good posts for next week. My Mom, Kimberly and I are walking in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women in LA and Kylie gets to spend the day with Steven. Also, I get to celebrate my first Mother's Day!